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Rolex SailGP Championship Redefining competitive sailing Ultralight aerodynamic catamarans. Spectacular races on the seas across five continents. A unique experience for the public. The Rolex SailGP Championship, with Rolex as Title Partner and Official Timepiece, has revolutionized yacht racing and propelled competitive sailing into the future.Published on September 9, 2025Twelve…

Pushing boundaries Until the very last second Pushing boundaries Until the very last second Mastering the power of mechanics to defy the laws of time. Controlling risk to determine the ideal trajectory. And holding on to victory. Rolex is a major partner of legendary endurance championships, the most emblematic events…

Widely considered the greatest challenge in equestrianism, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping rewards the rider who wins, consecutively, the Grand Prix at three of the four show jumping Majors, namely, The Dutch Masters in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary, the CHIO Aachen and the…

Rolex has been Exclusive Partner of the Vienna Philharmonic since 2008 and the Exclusive Sponsor of the New Year’s Concert since January 2009.Published on December 18, 2024Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most revered orchestras. Exacting standards and artistic integrity are the guiding principles of this…

Datejust Make A Date of A DayA milestone in watchmaking history, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial. These numbers are a reminder that though 24 hours mark a day, it’s on us to make those a date…

Oyster Perpetual Air-King The Sky Is The LimitThe Oyster Perpetual Air-King celebrates the aeronautical heritage of the original Oyster. It pays tribute to those for whom the sky was a new frontier of adventure, exploration and groundbreaking achievement – a springboard for new ideals.The Air-King symbolizes the privileged relationship between…

Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II The Cosmopolitan WatchThe Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is designed to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously. Robust and functional, it is the ideal watch for criss-crossing the globe.Launched in 1955, the GMT-Master witnessed the rapid expansion of intercontinental travel in the latter half…

Oyster Perpetual Explorer Venturing To The Outer LimitsThe Oyster Perpetual Explorer and Oyster Perpetual Explorer II evolved from Rolex’s deep involvement with exploration. They go where few people venture. The brand was able to test these watches in real life by equipping polar, mountaineering and caving expeditions over many years.…

Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller Mastering Travel TimeElegant and technically sophisticated, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller was designed for those continually travelling the globe. Featuring the Saros annual calendar and Ring Command system, it simultaneously indicates two time zones, as well as the date and month, and allows them to be adjusted with…

The Lady-Datejust The Audacity of Excellence The Lady-Datejust“A classic timepiece, designed for a lady.” This is how some may describe the oyster perpetual lady-datejust. Maybe they’re right. Since the early 20th century, Rolex has designed and crafted watches suited for the wrists of every woman, with the same standard of…

Oyster Perpetual Essence of The OysterWatches in the Oyster Perpetual range are symbols of universal and classic style, while offering essential day-to-day functions – hours, minutes and seconds. Firmly rooted in the pioneering origins of Rolex, these models embody timeless form and function. They represent timepieces in their purest form.Oyster…

PERPETUAL 1908 Cutting-Edge ClassicismElegant, classic and decidedly contemporary, the Perpetual 1908 immortalizes Rolex’s age-long daring spirit. Heir to the brand’s aesthetic heritage as much as to its numerous innovations in watchmaking, the watch marks a new milestone in the brand’s pursuit of excellence. This fine example of Rolex’s watchmaking prowess,…

Oyster Perpetual Submariner The Reference Among Divers\' WatchesThe Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, archetypes of the divers’ watch, epitomize the historic link between Rolex and underwater exploration.Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The Submariner Date,…

Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Citizen of The DeepRolex created the Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller in 1967 to meet the challenge of prolonged underwater missions. The Sea-Dweller is specifically designed for saturation diving. Thanks to its helium escape valve, it can withstand decompression on ascent and master the return to the surface –…

Rolex first partnered with The Championships, Wimbledon, in 1978. The world’s oldest tennis tournament is the temple of lawn tennis and of the original game. It is also where athletes become legends.Published on June 24, 2024Rolex is the Official Timekeeper and one of the major partners of all the leading…

The US Open is the final Grand Slam® tournament of the tennis season. As a privileged partner of the sport worldwide for almost 50 years, Rolex has been the event’s Official Timekeeper since 2018.Published on August 19, 2024Inaugurated in 1881, this tournament has been played on the hard surface at…

Traditionally contested in the United Kingdom during the third week of July, The Open is the fourth and final men’s major of the year. Associated with this competition since 1981, Rolex is today a privileged partner of world golf.Published on July 11, 2024The partnership between Rolex and golf began in…

Rolex is Partner and Official Timekeeper of golf’s only Major to be staged in continental Europe. The Amundi Evian Championship is played every July at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. This demanding course is nestled between the pristine shores of Lake Geneva and the snow-capped Alps. Created…

Widely considered the greatest challenge in equestrianism, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping rewards the rider who wins, consecutively, the Grand Prix at three of the four show jumping Majors, namely, The Dutch Masters in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary, the CHIO Aachen and the…

Hans Wilsdorf was firmly convinced of a person’s ability to innovate and strive for excellence.Published on April 9, 2024More than 100 years after the creation of the brand, the founder’s philosophy is more present than ever, from the manufacturing of the company’s watches to its commitments worldwide.“The opposition I encountered…